Herbicide Technician

ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS: This position performs technical duties in the application of herbicides, pesticides, and other chemical applications in addition to performing grounds maintenance duties. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Knowledge in the use and application of  pesticide and aquatics chemicals would be beneficial.  Ability to identify the best course of treatment for needed results.  Make recommendations to cure any problem along with adjusting applications to each site’s specific needs.  Maintaining proper logs of chemical applications.   Ability to follow manufacturer instructions for application of herbicides.  Possession of or ability to acquire within 90 days a state certified Commercial pesticide and Aquatics Applicator’s License.

SALARY: $24.59 minimum with comprehensive benefit package including 100% employer paid employee health, dental and life insurance along with a 6% employer match to the South Dakota Retirement System and 12 paid holidays.  Up to $2000 annual educational assistance available.  Wage offer will be based upon actual education and experience.

UP TO $3000 HIRING BONUS!

Open until filled.

ApplicationS TO: City of Pierre Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1253, Pierre SD 57501, (605) 773-7429, www.cityofpierre.org

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